Cloud Engineer

Coho Consulting Group is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Engineer to support complex IT systems and applications within a Department of Defense (DoD) environment. This role is responsible for delivering expert-level systems analysis, cloud architecture design, and solution implementation while providing strategic technical guidance to program stakeholders and leadership. This is a hybrid-remote position with on-site support required at Ft. Meade, MD; Columbus, OH; or Ogden, UT.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Assess existing DoD cloud and traditional hosting environments to develop integrated, optimized architectures that enhance performance, interoperability, security, and cost-efficiency
• Design, develop, and implement cloud and hybrid-cloud solutions in AWS and/or Azure
• Identify and recommend opportunities for automation and orchestration to support application migration and ongoing operations
• Participate in all phases of the system development lifecycle, including:
• Requirements analysis
• Cloud and hybrid-cloud solution design
• Network architecture design and documentation
• Implementation planning and risk analysis
• Develop clear, comprehensive technical and functional documentation to support system design and operations
• Configure and implement networking services within cloud environments
• Integrate enterprise networking technologies, including Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, and F5 solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery
• Provide technical guidance and communicate complex concepts effectively to executive and non-technical audiences

Essential Job Qualifications and Requirements:

• Clearance
• Active Secret Security Clearance

• Education and Certifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Statistics, or a related technical field
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification

• Required Experience and Skills:
  • Proven experience in systems analysis and solution design within DoD environments
  • Demonstrated success with cloud deployments in AWS and/or Azure
  • Hands-on experience implementing and configuring cloud-based networking services
  • Expertise in designing and maintaining Virtual Networks, Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), and hybrid cloud environments
  • Experience integrating enterprise networking devices and infrastructure

• Additional Requirements
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
  • Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights
  • Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement capabilities
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality technical solutions

Position Pay Range$145,000—$155,000 USD

About Copper River & The Native Village of Eyak:

Owned by the Native Village of Eyak (NVE), a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe, the Copper River Family of Companies are a collection of entities that deliver a complementary set of solutions and services to support the diverse missions and requirements of our clients. Proud participants of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program since 2006, our companies consist of both current and graduation SBA 8(a) entities. It is our collective purpose to support the Tribe and diversify the NVE’s ability to facilitate economic advancement.

The income generated from our companies helps the Native Village of Eyak fund health and social services, economic development, natural resource/environmental education, jobs, job training, and other benefits to the NVE in a manner that is consistent with Alaskan Native cultural values and traditions.

Copper River’s Culture

The Copper River Family of Companies has a positive, supportive, and thriving culture. At the foundation of our culture is a focus on collaboration. No matter your role or which operating company you work for, we are ONE TEAM working toward the same goals for our customers and for our collective owner- The Native Village of Eyak. How we treat each other is just as important as the work we deliver.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care<